Just vibing with joshua

Meet: SHACK (2647 Orchard Ave) @ 9:00am Saturday

Return: 3:00pm Sunday

Member: $56 Non member: $70

Participant Driver (1): $36

Activity: hiking, exploring, camping

Difficulty: (3/10) Easy Distance: 2.5 mile hike Elevation: 400 ft

Recommended Prior Experience: None

Location of Trip: Joshua Tree National Park (Mastodon Peak Trail)

Native Land: Newe Sogobia

Just VIBE with Joshua (and us)!!! We’ll be heading out to Joshua Tree National Park on Saturday morning. Once we arrive, we’ll hike Mastodon Peak Trail, get to see some cool abandoned mines/structures and a lush palm oasis. After that, we’ll head to our campsite and you can either chill or just explore the area! Tons of fun rocks, trees, etc.. We’ll head back Sunday morning after breakfast :) Join us!!!!!

Contact the Guides:

Makaya: mtome@usc.edu

Chloe: cknitt@usc.edu

What to Bring:

*REMINDER (overnights only) : if you do not have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pack, or other technical gear (non-clothing), do not panic, SC Outfitters has these items for you! Your guides will send out a gear-request form the week of your trip where you’ll let them know what gear you need!

• sleeping pad

• sleeping bag

• head lamp / flashlight (optional)

• hiking / camp shoes

• sunscreen

• water bottle

• some layers (if you run cold)

• mess kit (or bowl + utensils)

Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All SC Outfitters trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.

TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM

• Difficulty rating for trips

  • 1: No physical activity.

  • 2: Leisurely walk.

  • 3: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity

  • 4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.

  • 5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity

  • 6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.

  • 7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.

  • 10: u gunna die

**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!